Chapter 1373: Chapter 614: Doing No Wrong Is Not as Good as Achieving Nothing

Fang Yu is very busy, at least today will be very busy.

He could naturally discuss this matter by contacting other ministers of the Rebel Army, but just trying to meet with the other ministers would waste an unknown amount of time just to see them.

After all, these ministers are usually busy with things in their own territories for the Rebel Army. They gathered as they did before only because of Fang Yu’s joining, having specially convened together.

And yet, both the Commander and Deputy Commander were not present.

For intelligence of this level, Fang Yu doesn’t know if just sending someone to talk will grant him access.

Most likely not, because intelligence about demons lurking in the city is considered quite important within the Rebel Army, even if its internal utilization rate isn’t high, it holds little presence in the eyes of lower-ranking members.

In truth, the reaction from Spring Department Director Nian Jiachen shows that he even restricted the scope before letting Fang Yu come to access the intelligence, instead of laying it all out, indicating that the Rebel Army does have a certain layout in this regard.

Additionally, as a newly joined member, Fang Yu is still under observation, and the Rebel Army likely does not have high trust in him, inevitably having some precautions.

So, instead of spending time looking for others to discuss it, he might as well go demon hunting directly, first eliminating the demons at hand, and once he makes his achievements, the pawnshop’s old man will naturally make the right choice.

That vague list, which could be demons or humans, is far less valuable compared to the seven individuals with confirmed identities in hand, belonging within the old man’s authority range, with a slight standard adjustment, he can easily provide them.

After all, the Rebel Army cannot actually invest manpower and resources to thoroughly investigate those hundreds or thousands of identities. Not to mention the ability or manpower, the things currently needing to be done by the Rebel Army do not warrant investing resources into such vague intelligence.

At this point, it would be better to give this not-so-valuable potential list to Fang Yu.

If I follow the list to find those people, it would be a precise hit with each look!

Fang Yu did not speak further with the old man and, after leaving the pawnshop, prepared to start today’s hunting journey.

"Sir." Yu Ji respectfully said when he saw Fang Yu come out.

"Sir." Under Yu Ji’s mediation, Lu Qiaochun seemed much less angry, but there was still some fluctuation in her tone.

"Let’s go."

Fang Yu said nothing, and after putting away the map, he took the two with him.

The two exchanged a glance and quickly followed.

Fang Yu walked quickly.

According to the map’s intelligence, there was actually an uncertain person nearby who might be a demon.

Fang Yu’s steps were brisk, feeling that long-lost thrill of leveling up by consecutively defeating monsters like in games.

After Fang Yu and the two had left, the pawnshop’s old man was still pondering Fang Yu’s reaction upon leaving.

That unfounded confidence left the old man bewildered.

He didn’t understand what the new minister meant by asking him to wait a day.

What big thing can be accomplished in a day?

Even if a big thing was accomplished, it’s not under his department, so achievements wouldn’t be attributed to him, how could it change his mind.

If he gives out extra intelligence and gets discovered, he would be blamed by his superiors.

Moreover, if there’s a real request, it’s better to go and discuss it with their Spring Department Director Nian Jiachen, he is just the executor, not daring to overstep his bounds.

At the age of the old man, he is beyond the time of blindly pursuing achievements, now seeking steadiness, not aiming for merit but seeking no fault.

This is also one reason he can hold his ground in the pawnshop, ability is one thing, but a steady work style is another reason.

So, no extra intelligence would be given.

Shaking his head slightly, the old man returned to his chair, drifting back into a half-sleep state.

...

"Sir, what are you planning to do..."

After leaving the pawnshop, Lu Qiaochun and Yu Ji followed Fang Yu to a teahouse, sitting by the window on the second floor.

Following Fang Yu’s gaze, they could see him looking at the entrance of the Martial Pavilion of Hundred Fathoms across the street. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

The Martial Pavilion of Hundred Fathoms is well-known even in Thunder City.

It may not be a very powerful martial arts school, but it’s at least one of the established schools in Thunder City. It’s friendly to the lower and middle classes, as long as you pay, you can learn elementary martial arts. But moving up to learn advanced martial arts isn’t just about paying; it requires passing some tests and officially becoming part of the school.

Although branded by the school’s tag, it also gains its protection, making it not easy for just anyone to bully, providing some lower-class people a chance to change their lives.

So, although the Martial Pavilion of Hundred Fathoms’ power is not very strong, its reputation among the people is quite good. However, due to easy entry, its disciples are mixed, and occasionally there are rumors of internal cleansing.

Lu Qiaochun’s understanding of the Martial Pavilion of Hundred Fathoms is limited to this information.

She suspects Fang Yu came here because he got intelligence from that old man in the pawnshop.

Could it be... is there a demon lurking in the martial arts school?

"There they are."

Fang Yu’s sudden whisper brought Lu Qiaochun’s thoughts back.

Looking out the window, they saw a slovenly dressed man with a bizarre sword by his waist, resembling a spike, and a piece of grass dangling from his mouth, walking out from the entrance of the Martial Pavilion of Hundred Fathoms.